How APL works: Silver ions embedded in the paint are released via ambient moisture and enter the cell membrane of the microorganism cell. The silver ions destabilise the cell by inhibiting cell division and replication of DNA, eventually killing the cell.

Additives based on ionic silver holds extensive approvals including those for food contact. All of the active substances used are approved by the EFSA and FDA, and are supported for inclusion on the European Biocidal Product Regulation.

Euromex do not use nano-silver, triclosan or other organic antimicrobial additives which have health and environmental concerns. The additives used are non-leaching and non-sensitizing.

APL is long lasting. Recent independent testing of the new paint demonstrated no loss in antimicrobial performance even after 10 years of accelerated ageing. Ionic silver based additives will not lose efficacy due to leaching or migration. Since they are evenly dispersed throughout the material even scratches and abrasion do not affect the antimicrobial performance.

As APL additives are embedded into the base material or coating, they are therefore unaffected by abrasion or cleaning chemicals, such as chlorine bleach, disinfectants and alcohol. Even harsh industrial products, like MEK (methyl ethyl ketone), do not diminish the antimicrobial properties of products containing APL.

APL is effective against a broad range of bacteria, including those responsible for illness, infection, odours, staining and material degradation. APL doesn’t offer a sterile environment or negate the need for routine cleaning, but will provide a useful complementary measure to normal hygiene practices.